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cotización

ko-tee-sah-SYON/kotiθaˈθjon/

quote

Also: price, valuation
NounfA2
Latin America
A mechanic handing a piece of paper to a customer next to a car with a clear price sign on it.

📝 In Action

Solicité una cotización para pintar mi casa.

A2

I requested a quote to paint my house.

La cotización del euro ha subido hoy.

B1

The price of the euro went up today.

Revisa la cotización de las acciones antes de vender.

B2

Check the stock price before selling.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • pedir una cotización – to ask for a quote
  • cotización bursátil – stock market price

social security contributions

Also: payroll tax
NounfB2formal
Spain
A small pile of gold coins being placed into a wooden treasure chest labeled with a medical cross.

📝 In Action

Necesitas 15 años de cotización para jubilarte.

B2

You need 15 years of contributions to retire.

Mi base de cotización ha aumentado este año.

C1

My contribution base has increased this year.

La empresa se encarga de tu cotización a la Seguridad Social.

B2

The company takes care of your Social Security contributions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • contribución (contribution)
  • aporte (input/contribution)

Common Collocations

  • años de cotización – years of contributions
  • base de cotización – contribution base

standing

Also: status
NounfC1
A person standing on a small podium while a crowd of people clap for them.

📝 In Action

Su cotización como actor subió tras ganar el premio.

C1

His standing as an actor went up after winning the award.

Ese modelo tiene una alta cotización en el mercado de la moda.

C1

That model has high status in the fashion market.

La cotización de ese político está por los suelos.

C2

That politician's reputation is at rock bottom.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desprestigio (discredit)

Common Collocations

  • alta cotización – high standing

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar por los suelos – to be at an all-time low

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cotización" in Spanish:

payroll tax→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cotización

Question 1 of 3

If you want to know how much a mechanic will charge to fix your car, what do you ask for?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cotizar(to quote/to contribute) — Verb
cotizable(quotable/subject to tax) — Adjective
cotizante(contributor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the verb 'cotizar', which comes from the Medieval Latin 'quotizare' (to set a share or quota). It is based on the Latin word 'quot' (how many).

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: cotisationEnglish: quota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cotización' the same as 'precio'?

Not exactly. 'Precio' is what you pay. 'Cotización' is often the estimated price for a custom service or the current fluctuating value of things like stocks or gold.

How do I say 'to give a quote'?

You can use the verb 'cotizar' or the phrase 'dar una cotización'.

Can I use 'cotización' for a grocery store price?

Usually no. For standard items in a shop, we just use 'precio'. Use 'cotización' for things that change (dollars, stocks) or services (repairs, events).